I'm looking for a new bike and the Bianchi line has caught my eye. Main reason being they offer several nice steel bikes and campy compenents are available. I'm considering several of the model...top being the Boron framed bike. I like the heritage and the fact that you see very few of them locally. Plus I have grown to love the Celeste color
The problem is that I have gotten scared off per the rumors/stories of frame durability and quality. I do not doubt the one or two stories I have heard about cracked frames, but how common is this? I have also read people having problems with Bianchi warranting the bikes, but my local shop claims they have had nothing but supurb service from Bianchi. Others have claimed the Reparto Corse quality is pretty shabby these days.
How much of the above it true? Should I stay away? Any thoughts would be appreciated. How many folks are happy with their Bianchis?
Thanks
The problem is that I have gotten scared off per the rumors/stories of frame durability and quality. I do not doubt the one or two stories I have heard about cracked frames, but how common is this? I have also read people having problems with Bianchi warranting the bikes, but my local shop claims they have had nothing but supurb service from Bianchi. Others have claimed the Reparto Corse quality is pretty shabby these days.
How much of the above it true? Should I stay away? Any thoughts would be appreciated. How many folks are happy with their Bianchis?
Thanks